Craig, I've had rotator cuff injury. After three months of physiotherapy, although surgery was contemplated, a cortisone (?) shot did he trick. RE: Hospitalization: Be forewarned ... You may have to educate some of the staff as to PD. Send for a free leaflet to be filled out and presented to approprate hospital staff on admission. If you are taking Eldepryl, let EVERYBODY know. it. Will-Cope 1015 NW 22nd Avenue Portlnd,OR 97210 Att. Ms Helen Masson, RN FAX 503-413-8409 (This is not an adertisement. I received the information from this LIstserv a few months ago.) [log in to unmask] (Mary Manfredi)